Year: 201256
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Ohio Quakes Probably Triggered by Disposal Well, Say Seismologists
Earthquakes that have shaken an area just outside Youngstown, Ohio, in the last nine months are likely linked to a disposal well for injecting wastewater used in the hydraulic fracturing process, say LDEO seismologists.
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An Army Operations Officer Studies Environmental Issues
Carusoe Park spent six years serving in the United States Army before enrolling in the MPA in Environmental Science and Policy program. His experiences abroad inspired him to bring environmental policies and practices back to the United States. Through the program, Carusoe hopes to become an environmental professional and leader.
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Watershed Management Takes Sustainable Development Students to the Catskills
Six reservoirs in the Catskills Mountains provide about 90% of New York City’s safe drinking water, or one billion gallons of water a day. Studying the complexities of effectively managing the watershed led 30 Sustainable Development undergraduate students to spend a weekend in the Catskills exploring the water system.
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A Jordanian With International Development Experience Advances His Career
He wants to change his industrial hometown in Jordan and return with sustainable development best practices from the M.S. in Sustainability Management Program. Mohammad Al Amoush, the recipient of the Sustainable Development Fellowship from King Abdullah II Fund for Development, administered by the Institute for Sustainable Development Practice in Jordan, discusses his experience as a…
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Spring 2012 Internship Positions Announcement
This spring the Earth Institute, Columbia University is offering Columbia students opportunities to intern within various departments and research centers at the Earth Institute. All full-time Columbia and Barnard students are eligible to apply for internships. These internships are funded at a rate of $15/hr for 10 hours per week and up to a maximum…
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Promising drops in India’s infant mortality?
New government data shows a 3-point drop in national IMR rates, and 2 to 5 point drops in our Model District states, between 2009 and 2010.
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Spring 2012 Undergraduate Research Assistant Positions
The Earth Institute, Columbia University is pleased to announce 12 research assistant opportunities for undergraduate students during the spring 2012 semester. Undergraduates from Columbia and Barnard will be able to serve as research assistants on exciting research projects related to sustainable development and the environment, and engage with distinguished faculty and researchers at the cutting…
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India’s new Annual Health Survey: the largest survey sample in the world?
India’s anticipated Annual Health Survey surveyed a sample population of 18.2 million from 284 districts. Where do the Model Districts stand?
